Respiratory Therapist - NICU
Macon, GA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) for a Level 3 NICU day shift position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and proficiency in both neonatal and adult critical care.

Details

• Primary work setting is a Level 3 NICU within a hospital environment
• Neonatal patient population with gestational age >22 weeks, including high-risk, low-volume bedside procedures
• Responsibilities require proficiency in neonatal intubation, arterial blood sampling, and airway management, as well as adult critical care skills including intubation and arterial line insertion
• Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call required
• Floating within hospital scope of practice and to a sister facility as needed

Requirements

• RRT credential required — CRT not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of NICU or critical care respiratory therapy experience
• Proficiency in neonatal intubation, arterial blood gas sampling, and high-risk bedside procedures required
• Adult critical care skills including intubation, airway management, and arterial line insertion required
• Active professional licensure required at time of consideration
• Copies of all certifications listed in the position description required for consideration
• License required if applicable

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Local candidates are accepted
• RTO is capped at 7 days; RTO cannot be requested during the first week of the assignment
• Holiday coverage policy: if one or two major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work all of them; if three major holidays fall within the assignment period, travelers are expected to work two of them
• Major holidays include: Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving/Black Friday, Christmas Eve/Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day
• Travelers must have been away from all facilities within this health system for a minimum of 1 full year before returning as a traveler
• No schedule change requests or alternate shift requests are permitted — the posted shift is firm
• Candidates undergo a clinical review process to assess clinical fit prior to manager consideration
• Full compliance with onboarding requirements must be completed on time to avoid orientation schedule delays